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The Papers: 'Burnham ready to sign new EU deal' and 'Hand of Gord'

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On October 25, Rishi Sunak met with Keir Starmer, the leader of the opposition Labour Party, to discuss the UK's potential new EU trade deal. The meeting was preceded by a statement from Keir Starmer that if he becomes prime minister, he would sign the new Northern Ireland protocol agreement without amendments, differing from Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak’s stance on seeking changes before signing. This move could potentially ease tensions with the EU but faces significant political opposition within his own party.

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